Changing attitudes to water
Water is something people in Britain think little about until the water companies announce restrictions on the use of hosepipes for gardens and washing cars. But that needs to change according to Ralph Early, Head of the Food Science and Agri-Food Supply Chain Management Department at the university in Shropshire. Speaking after marking World Water […]
Backwards thinking Chancellor is ‘fracking up’
In the budget released this week, the Chancellor George Osborne incentivised the domestic shale gas industry while turning a blind eye to the nation’s legally binding carbon commitments. He has also promised financial incentives, or ‘bribes,’ to communities to encourage them to accept fracking operations. The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) believes […]
7 Strategies for reducing water waste in the food system
March 22, 2013 is the 20th anniversary of World Water Day. In honor of this important anniversary, this week we are highlighting 7 Strategies for Reducing Water Waste. Please visit the Food Tank website each day over the next week for posts focused on innovations around water. Although the earth has 1.4 billion cubic kilometers […]
Serious offenders could face bigger penalties under new environmental sentencing proposals
The draft sentencing guidelines, which could mean larger fines for serious offenders, aim to provide clear guidance on sentencing these offences so that there is a consistent approach in courts across England and Wales. They also aim to ensure that the level of fines given to offenders matches the seriousness of the offences they have […]
CLA calls for fast government action to find market solutions to pay for natural environment
The Association said it is essential to enable more conservation work within the natural environment, and that the work should be funded by private money, following the launch of a report by the Ecosystem Market Task Force (EMTF) published yesterday (5 March). CLA Deputy President Henry Robinson said: “The CLA is completely committed to finding […]
CIWEM launches Environmental Education Network
CIWEM is proud to announce the launch its new Environmental Education Network, which will focus on raising the profile of water and environmental challenges at school level and helping young people to develop the understanding and skills required to solve them in the future. The Environmental Education Network aims to be the conduit connecting environmental […]
Kendall’s call for environmental cuts will let down farmers
The RSPB has responded to Peter Kendall’s speech at the NFU Conference in Birmingham today, by highlighting the need for support for wildlife friendly farmers. Martin Harper, RSPB Conservation Director, said: “Mr Kendall says that farmers can do more for the environment than regulation. “He is right about farmers being able to do a huge […]
Research reveals that grass-fed beef is better for people and the environment
One of the biggest global challenges is how to increase food security whilst reducing the environmental impacts of food production. Livestock – like cattle and sheep – produce high levels of methane as part of the process of digesting grass. This has led to suggestions that intensive production methods – where cattle are fed largely […]
Can’t wait, won’t wait
Without a dramatic change in stance from key global political players, prospects for a sustainable future are bleak as the environment sinks down the political agenda and the green movement struggles to provide solutions and leverage appropriate with the scale of the challenges faced by humanity. After expectations for the Copenhagen climate talks in 2009 […]
